Here are 15 plateau breaking tips that are very effective when used during Phase 2 of the hCG diet protocol. By following these tips you should be able to jump start your diet and achieve your weight loss goals. When following any low calorie or very low calorie diet, you should always consult with a qualified physician.
Increase your fluid intake to 2-3 quarts or 8 to 12 eight-ounce bottles of water per day. Additional fluids will assist in promoting adequate digestion, help prevent constipation and may help to flush out toxins and fat.
If you are not eating enough calories on a daily basis, less than 550 as a rule of thumb, your body can go into “starvation mode”. When your body goes into starvation mode it will store fat. You can try adding half an ounce of protein to one of your meals daily.
In order to eliminate the body of excess fluids, reduce your fluid intake by 1 quart and consume 6 apples throughout the day. Most patients will lose up to 2 pounds the following day. This method is called the “apple day” and is not recommended on a regular basis.
Consuming red meat more than 1 or 2 times per week is not recommended, as it has been shown to slow down digestion.
When you are on the hCG diet all seasoning salts and seasoning products should be abstained from. As a replacement try making your own seasoning salts using spices such as garlic or onion powder and Sea salt.
Do not mix vegetable types with each meal.
All of the carbohydrate snacks that are allowed such as Melba toast, Grissini bread sticks and Wasa crackers should not be consumed.
Do not eat the same protein, vegetable or fruit more than one time in the same day.
Make sure there are no antibiotics or flavor enhancers in your chicken or other protein sources.
Avoid canned foods as they contain substances that can slow down weight loss such as flavor enhancers and preservatives.
Dr. Simeons “steak day” plateau breaker is not recommended by our physicians to be followed more than 1-2 times during the 6 week course. However, here is the process: Drink as much fluid as possible throughout the day and then enjoy a large steak for dinner. You may have 1 tomato and an apple with your steak. Many patients have stated that they have lost about 2 pounds the following day.
Your colon can hold up to 5 pounds or more of stool. Constipation is very common while on the hCG diet or any high protein diet. If you have not experienced a bowel movement in 2 or more days, your weight loss results on the scale may be inaccurate. Drinking more water daily and taking a daily fiber supplement combined with light exercise may assist in aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
The star condiment of the hCG diet is Raw Unfiltered Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. It has been proven that Apple Cider Vinegar has similar fat releasing properties to that of grapefruit. If you do not like the taste of Apple Cider Vinegar or suffer from acid reflux, you can take Apple Cider Vinegar capsules that can be found on the shelves of most health food stores.
Intense exercise is not needed for success on the hCG diet. If you have been lifting weights, you should consider cutting down your workouts to just walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes a day. Resistance training builds lean muscle mass. Lean muscle weighs more than fat and may skew your weight loss on the scale. Keep in mind that we do advise resistance training in Phases 3 and 4. However, it is best to wait until you have finished the Phase 2 hCG therapy.
Sleep is a critical factor to weight loss, patients that have not had enough sleep have reported little to no weight loss the following day. You should try to get seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep nightly for sustained weight loss.
In conclusion, you should keep in mind that the 16 plateau breaking tips are best used when you are following Phase 2 of the hCG diet protocol. Also, it is important to remember that not all of the aforementioned tips are for daily use, as some may only be used intermittently.
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